RFI-HSIIMPACTT07072023 Draft SOW.pdf

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Center for Countering Human Trafficking Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma Training

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Statement of Work (SOW)

July 7, 2023

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND MISSION

The DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking has broad oversight of DHS programs related to combating human trafficking crimes, including all human trafficking investigations conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

2.0 BACKGROUND

Although vicarious trauma presents a challenge for law enforcement personnel and prosecutors across all investigative areas, the risk is particularly acute in human trafficking cases. Investigators and victim assistance personnel work long hours identifying and assisting victims, witnessing evidence of and hearing stories of abuse, and working to navigate the additional challenges of addiction, mental illness, and mistrust of law enforcement.

While assistance is provided to trafficking victims, human trafficking investigators and other HSI personnel are often left in need of help to properly and effectively manage their own mental well-being during and in the wake of these horrific investigations. Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma (IMPACTT) is program, administered by the CCHT, that will raise awareness of these challenges, lessen their impact, and provide tools and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma.

IMPACTT will be available to HSI agents, analysts, task force officers, and other personnel (such as victim assistance specialists and forensic interviewers) involved in human trafficking investigations.

3.0 OBJECTIVE

Procure the services of a licensed and accredited mental health clinician to provide self-awareness training specifically targeted to HSI and partner personnel involved in human trafficking investigations.

4.0 CONTRACTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The CONTRACTOR shall provide self-awareness training for employees involved in human trafficking investigations on recognizing the signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, critical incident stress, traumatic stress, posttraumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and moral injury.

Training shall provide mechanisms for self-care and resilience and information on resources that are available through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, such as the Employee Assistance Program, the Peer Support Program, the Chaplain Program, and other relevant accredited programs.

Trainings shall be held in locations across the U.S. to provide the maximum opportunity for attendance. The CCHT will be responsible for the selection of locations for training.

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The training will also teach students to recognize the signs of these effects in their coworkers and employees.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be one (1) one-year base period and three (1) one-year option periods. Base period to commence no later than September 30, 2023.

6.0 TASK REQUIREMENTS

The CONTRACTOR shall provide personnel with minimum qualifications as defined below:

6.1.1. Minimum Experience:

A minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed clinician who has worked with law enforcement personnel involved in human trafficking investigations.

A demonstrated understanding of vicarious trauma and its impact on the mental health of investigators of human trafficking crimes.

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience developing and conducting training.

Experience treating, preventing, and mitigating the effects of vicarious trauma through victim statements, witnessing victims’ living conditions, and exposure to child sexual abuse material.

6.1.2 Training frequency:

The CONTRACTOR shall conduct a minimum of two (2), two-day trainings of 8 hours per day for each one-year performance period and up to four (4) such trainings per one-year performance period. Trainings may be in person or via an online platform. A portion of the second day of each training shall be geared toward supervisory employees.

7.0 DELIVERABLES:

7.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide the following information to the Government:

1. Invoice for services: provided to the CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) for payment and inclusion in the contract file, no later than 30 days after each training event.

2. Training Evaluations - the CONTRACTOR shall conduct training evaluations following each training session to obtain feedback from students on the training. Results will be compiled by the CONTRACTOR and submitted to the CCHT within 10 days after training event, along with copies of the actual evaluations that contribute to the compiled results. At no time will

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evaluations contain names or other PII that will identify personnel trained.

3. Lesson Plan – CONTRACTOR shall provide a written lesson plan that describes how the curriculum will be taught (e.g., multi-media presentation, role playing or other forms of learning) as agreed upon, but at least 60 days prior to the first course offering.

4. Power Point presentation – The CONTRACTOR shall provide consultation and review of a Power Point presentation, to be developed by the CCHT, which will be used by HSI employees to train those employees who are not able to attend a scheduled training session with the CONTRACTOR.

7.1.2 Deliverables Schedule:

Deliverable Type of Report Frequency Due Date Invoice Electronic; .pdf file As required by training schedule

To COR no later than 30 days after event

Training Evaluations

Electronic delivery as agreed; format

Per Course Completion

Within 10 days of course completion

Lesson Plan Electronic delivery as agreed; format

As agreed upon At least 60 days prior to the first course offering

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

The COR will provide to the CONTRACTOR, in writing, the dates, locations, and estimated attendance for each period of classroom instruction. Notification will be accomplished with a minimum of 60 days’ notice, but as soon as practicable once training dates and locations are confirmed.

9.0 TRAVEL

Travel to locations in the United States will be required of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR's travel shall be reimbursed at actual cost in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Upon completion of travel, all receipts associated with the respective travel shall be submitted to the COR for reimbursement with a signed and dated invoice. Only actual incurred travel costs will be reimbursed.

10.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Training will take place in locations across the continental U.S. to be determined by the CCHT.

11.0 PRIVACY/ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT IT SYSTEMS

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At no time will the CONTRACTOR have access to either PII or any ICE IT systems.

12.0 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

The CONTRACTOR will not require access to any information or facilities requiring a security clearance. When trainings take place in ICE facilities, CONTRACTOR will be escorted by an ICE employee at all times.